Clinical Pharmacist: Drug Therapy & Patient Safety Lead

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure the integrity, safety, rationality, and effectiveness of drug use across all patient groups, from neonates to geriatrics, in the assigned area. The role requires Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure within 90 days, a Pharm.D.

or BS in Pharmacy with ASHP residency preferred, and experience in clinical services. You will supervise interns and techs, resolve drug therapy problems, and collaborate with the

Qualifications

• Current Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license or eligible within 90 days.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited program.
• Preferred: PGY1 and PGY2 ASHP-accredited residencies; Pharm.D. from an accredited program.
• Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, screen, and verify drug orders for proper dosage, route, dosage form, and administration schedule.
• Ensure expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by pharmacy personnel.
• Resolve drug therapy problems.
• Counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications.
• Interact with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Monitor the effects of medications, and recommend and/or initiate appropriate adjustments to achieve desired medication-related outcomes.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Drug therapy management

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

ASHP residency (PGY1)

ASHP residency (PGY2)

Pharm.D.

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure the integrity, safety, rationality, and effectiveness of drug use across all patient groups, from neonates to geriatrics, in the assigned area. The role requires Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure within 90 days, a Pharm.D.

or BS in Pharmacy with ASHP residency preferred, and experience in clinical services. You will supervise interns and techs, resolve drug therapy problems, and collaborate with the